Vegan Pot Roast Recipe

It's Sunday and as I'm sitting here typing all I can think about is Sunday supper.  Growing up we always had a rich, slow roasted, made with love meal.  It's a tradition many of us have upheld in our own homes as well.  However, when I went vegan I kind of thought those days were over. …

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Easy Vegan Collard Greens Recipe

Being a country girl from West Virginia I grew up eating simple garden pleasures such as collard greens.  My grandma used to simmer these for hours with a smokey ham hock and OH MY STARS were they delicious.  So once I went vegan I set out to recreate the flavors of my youth without the meat.  I th…

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Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe

Something that I did not expect when going plant based was how I would fall in love with cooking all over again.  Why you ask?  The answer is simple, it's  because we've been forced to try all sorts of new cuisines.  I never thought I would see the day when my husband, the self proclaimed r…

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Easy 15 Minute Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe

One of the things I get asked most since going plant based or vegan is "What do you eat?"  My answer to that is simple.  Whatever I want!  Sure I may have to tweak a little something here or there, but ultimately there is nothing I used to enjoy that I can't enjoy now.  In fact, I can…

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Vegan Mushroom Reuben Sandwich Recipe

As many of you already know John (Studhubs) and I have gone vegan.  In fact it's been 8 month since we made the transition and there is no going back.  One of the questions I get ask most is "What do you eat?" My answer is always "anything I want!" I simply plantify it. This…

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Walnut Taco Meat Recipe Vegan

I think its easy for any home cook to fall into the food rut.  You get stuck making the same thing over and over again.  I am no different.  That's until we went plant-based, or vegan if you will, with our eating.  Now I find myself trying all sorts of new and exciting things that blow my mind…

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Vegan Teriyaki Tempeh Stir Fry Recipe

At the time of writing this post we are in the middle of the COVID-19, worldwide, pandemic.  So many of us are under a state mandated , and going out is very limited.  Its because of this I think it's safe to say we are looking for cost effective ways to cook from our pantries.  I am no differ…

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Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry Recipe

What a crazy time we are living in.  One thing is for certain this pandemic is affecting ALL of us.  We are all stocking up, staying in, and eating at home more.  Because of that I am going to be sharing more inexpensive, pantry-based, recipes like this Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry Recipe .   It's…

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Cajun Sweet Potato Bowl Vegan Recipe

Since going plant-based the ONE THING my husband and I REFUSE to compromise on is flavor.  Nope, no weird foo foo ingredients here.  We are all about healthy, whole foods that taste delicious and this Cajun Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe is the perfect example of what I am talking about.   Vegan, gluten…

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Vegan Kung Pao Cauliflower with Noodles Recipe

One of my favorite dishes to order from take-out is Kung Pao Chicken .  So when Studhubs and I decided to participate in #Veganuary I thought it would be fun to create a vegan version.  That is how this delicious Kung Pao Cauliflower with Noodles was born.   All of the great flavors of your traditi…

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One Pot Vegan Minestrone Soup Recipe

It's #Veganuary and that means for the month of January my husband and I will be going plant-based with our eating!  The timing is perfect because, as we enter into the new year, everyone is wanting to eat healthier. I can't think of a better way to do that than by beefing (excuse the pun)…

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Crockpot West Virginia Soup Beans Recipe

Soup beans is a recipe that is very dear to me.  It's my roots, my childhood, my heart.  Every respectable West Virginia woman has a recipe for these in her arsenal, and I can't wait to share my family's with you.   This Crockpot West Virginia Soup Bean Recipe  is sure to be a favorite …

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One-Pot Pea and Asparagus Pasta Recipe

I love a good Meatless Monday meal, and with summer being in full swing veggies stands are popping up everywhere!  This makes my heart very happy.  One of my favorite dishes to make is my One-Pot Pea and Asparagus Pasta Recipe !  Simple, wholesome, ingredients isn't even the best part.  This On…

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How to Make Restaurant Style Baked Potatoes Recipe

One of my favorite things about going to a nice steakhouse are the baked potato.  Crispy skin packed full of flavor, dripping with butter...ahhhh yeah I am drooling a little just thinking about it!  The good news is you can have those delicious restaurant style baked potatoes at home with my easy …

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Cauliflower Wild Rice Recipe

The other day I was making my Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom and Garlic Sauce , and my favorite side to serve with pork is wild rice.  You know the one I'm talking about, the old school Uncle Ben's Long Grain Wild Rice kind.  Oh man I love that stuff, but like everyone else I am trying to …

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Crockpot Baked Ziti Recipe

One thing I've come to terms with when it comes to crockpot cooking, dump and go is ALWAYS best.  Another thing...break rules!  I took those two philosophies into consideration when creating this Crockpot Baked Ziti Recipe ! This easy dump and go recipe is a weeknight game changer, and did I me…

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Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe with Tortellini

Y'all it's my favorite time of year, BBQ SEASON! Nothing gets my heart pumping like firing up the grill, lighting up the smoker, and creating some outdoor cooking goodness.  Burgers, chicken, ribs, you name it, I love it all.  The thing I don't love, however, is trying to come up with …

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How to Make Vegan Coleslaw Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VeggieSummerGrilling #CollectiveBias It's summer, and I LOVE entertaining!  My husband and I love to throw BBQs and invite all of our friends! One thing I am passionate about it making sure …

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Grilled Pasta Primavera Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SeeHowFreshWorks #CollectiveBias Summer is one of my favorite seasons to cook in.  Why?  Because of the abundance of all the beautiful, fresh, produce available to us.  Meals like this gorgeous…

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Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Egg Recipe

Recently I mentioned on my personal Facebook page that I was trying to drastically reduce my sugar, caffeine, and dairy intake this year.  So many people responded with "If you take all of that out, what's left to eat?"  My response to that was simply a picture of this, my Sweet Pota…

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